Jay Tan, 1975 – 2008 February 26, 2008
Posted by carambs in Family and Friends, Personal.trackback
I found out yesterday afternoon that a good friend of mine has passed away. I was in shock. Jay, better known as Bounce to our circle of friends, passed away due to complications brought about by his kidney transplant. I still can’t believe it. To some degree, it hasn’t sunk in yet. I have been reading his blog all day and it’s like he’s still alive and bouncing and still with us.
Jay was part of my Keitri barkada in college, and though we don’t see each other often, we have kept in touch through our yahoogroup. We came up with the name Keitri because it all started with a Kris Kringle. We were the Kris Kringle Klan, or K3 for short. We had a logbook where we wrote our thoughts, messages to each other, and updates on the events of each day. We had nicknames, which we used during the projects. Jay has always been Bounce – not only because he was a big guy, but more so because he had a ‘bouncey’ personality. He was funny, but became funnier when everyone was together. He was such a great friend. I’m sure many people will be writing the same things about him, but what I hold dear the most is our love for TV.
Jay was my TV-buddy. Whenever there was a new show I would be interested in, I was SURE that I can discuss it with Jay. And I’m not just talking about the new, American TV series. This was hardcore TV, including TGIS with Peachy and Waks, and even Growing Up. One of my fondest memories of Jay was when we were discussing the last episode of Growing Up, where the characters walked away to the song “Umagang Kay Ganda” sung by Rica Peralejo, and we both admitted to each other that we bawled like babies during that scene.
Last December 9, Jay wrote in his blog that he wanted to be in his own funeral to see if he made a difference in anyone’s life. Jay, I can assure you that you have touched so many lives, by making us laugh, by giving us advice, by bringing beautiful music into our lives, by just being there, by being my TV-buddy.
I’m still trying to understand what happened. I’m waiting for it to sink in. For now, all I can do is send out a message to him. Go bounce up there with Him, Jay. You will be missed.
cha, i’m really sorry to hear what happened. i know how difficult it is to lose a friend. hang in there.
Hey Charo, I never even knew what he had been going through. Jay was one of those people who would always have a warm greeting even if you haven’t seen each other for a long time. I will always remember him for that. Rest in Peace Jay.
I’m sorry to hear about your friend, Cha.
sorry to hear your friends passing.
Jay was an officemate. He was my account executive. And my fellow copywriter. He was funny. He wanted to be many things. He was many things. He was a friend, he was a DJ, a copywriter, announcer, singer, entertainer, shelter from life’s difficulties.
Thanks Jay!
You will be missed! We’ll all see you eventually.
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